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Sharon Stone and Robert De Niro are lovers in the film Casino (Image: Getty Images) This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more A film hailed as "an absolute mob masterpiece" and "pure adrenaline" by movie enthusiasts is now streaming on ITVX. The movie, which premiered in 1995, centres on Sam "Ace" Rothstein (Robert De Niro), a Jewish-American gambling expert and handicapper who is recruited by the Chicago Outfit to manage the daily operations at the Tangiers Casino and hotel in Las Vegas.Key figures in the story include Nicky Santoro (Joe Pesci), a "made man" and childhood companion of Ace, and Ginger McKenna (Sharon Stone), a savvy chip hustler who becomes Ace's wife and mother to his daughter. The narrative chronic...

Unspoken love is conveyed through shared culinary artistry (Image: Screenshot )A French period drama hailed as "a gourmand's dream of a film" is broadcasting on BBC Four tonight, with enthusiasts declaring it "the end-all-be-all of foodie films". The movie, released in 2023, is a French historical romantic drama set in 1889, centring on the 20-year partnership between celebrated gourmet Dodin and his cook, Eugénie.Their profound, unspoken love is conveyed through shared culinary artistry, but when Eugénie falls ill and refuses marriage, Dodin begins cooking for her, reversing their roles. The film stars Galatéa Bellugi as Violette, Bonnie Chagneau-Ravoire as Pauline, Benoît Magimel as Dodin, and Juliette Binoche as Eugénie. READ MORE: 'Best action movie of all time' that fans say is 'p...

A horror film branded "disturbing and dark" by viewers airs on Film4 this evening. The motion picture, which debuted in 2022, centres on Noa (portrayed by Normal People star Daisy Edgar-Jones), who encounters the charming Steve (Gossip Girl's Sebastian Stan) in a supermarket and, tired of dating apps, decides to give him her number.Following their initial date, Noa is captivated and agrees to Steve's suggestion of a romantic weekend escape, only to discover her new beau has been concealing some peculiar appetites and all is not what it appears. The picture marks Mimi Cave's directorial debut and has earned acclaim for its fusion of macabre comedy with horror and its satirical take on contemporary romance.The production received 19 award nominations, securing two victories, and has garne...

An Academy Award-winning picture featuring two prominent Hollywood stars has been lauded as "powerful" and "jaw-droppingly good" by cinema enthusiasts, and it's currently streaming on ITVX. The film, which hit screens in 2003, is a biographical crime drama chronicling the life of Aileen Wuornos, America's first female serial killer, with Charlize Theron delivering an Oscar-winning portrayal of Wuornos and Christina Ricci as her partner, Selby Wall.The narrative traces Wuornos's harsh existence working as a prostitute, her intense yet turbulent romance with Selby, and her spiral into homicide following an act of self-defence against a violent punter, whilst also examining her frantic efforts to forge a brighter future. This critically lauded biographical crime drama marked the feature di...

A crime film that has been dubbed underrated and a masterpiece, with fans even ranking it among the best movies they have watched, is available to stream on Netflix. The Place Beyond the Pines by Derek Cianfrance and starring big names including Ryan Gosling, Bradley Cooper, and Eve Mendes is a mystery thriller full of tension that will surely grip you.In fact, there's so much suspense that even the Rotten Tomatoes synopsis, which gives it 79%, leaves you guessing. It reads: "In upstate New York, two men (Ryan Gosling, Bradley Cooper), and later, their sons (Dane DeHaan, Emory Cohen) must deal with the unforeseen consequences of their actions."It wrote: "The Place Beyond The Pine fits beautifully into Cianfrance’s meditations about family and consequences and Cooper and Gosling have rar...

For more than a hundred years, directors have attempted to translate the tempestuous essence of the Brontë sisters onto cinema and TV screens. The famed sisters' literary works are untamed, reflective, and defiantly unconventional, brimming with windswept moorlands, illicit passions, and heroines whose intellect surpasses the constraints of their era.But critics have argued that the perfect adaptation doesn't exist still - however many have come close. We take a look at four of the best adaptations that are available to watch, reflecting the marvellous works of the Bronte family.*** Ensure our latest showbiz headlines always appear at the top of your Google Search by making us a Preferred Source. Click here to activate or add us as Preferred Source in your Google search settings. ***4 -...

Your old collection might be worth some cash now (Image: Getty Images)If you’ve got a stack of old DVDs collecting dust at home, it might be time to take a closer look. There’s some titles which could be worth a surprising amount of money. Although DVD sales have declined with the rise of streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime, there’s still a strong market for certain titles, especially among collectors. According to the Liverpool Echo, some of your older discs could now sell for serious cash.Before the streaming boom, DVDs were a household staple. While many now view them as outdated, there’s a growing appreciation for physical media, particularly for rare editions or titles not easily found online. One major reason for this resurgence is that not every film or TV show is a...

Having started out on Neighbours, Margot Robbie’s big break came with being cast opposite Leonardo DiCaprio in 2013’s The Wolf of Wall Street. The Aussie beauty shot to Hollywood fame, scored three Oscar nominations and has starred in a plethora of films across the genres. As her latest movie, Wuthering Heights, hits cinemas this weekend, we take a look back at the best of her filmography, as ranked by fans on IMDb.

Denis Villeneuve is gearing up to direct the next James Bond film, the first at Amazon MGM Studios and without the Broccoli family overseeing production.Whoever is cast as the new 007 has some huge boots to fill after Daniel Craig killed off the character in No Time To Die.Whatever the case, it’s going to be a total reboot and there’s already been rumours that Wuthering Heights’ Jacob Elordi has been in talks with the director.The 28-year-old, who has already played Elvis Presley in the Priscilla biopic, would be the first Australian to bag the role since George Lazenby in 1969.And clearly he has his backers at the bookies as the 6ft 5 star has seen his odds of being cast as the new 007 slashed in the last 24 hours from 5-1 to 5-2.Coral’s John Hill said: “The release of Wuthering Height...

The highly awaited adaptation of Wuthering Heights has at last arrived in picture houses, but which dramatic English landscapes provided its backgrounds?Just like the novel, it follows antihero Heathcliff's vengeful campaign against those who tore him from his beloved Catherine Earnshaw.Its synopsis teases: "Tragedy strikes when Heathcliff falls in love with Catherine Earnshaw, a woman from a wealthy family in 18th-century England," reports the Mirror.Audiences will undoubtedly wish to explore the breathtaking settings that Fennell showcases throughout this costume drama, so here are the destinations to include on your itinerary.Wuthering Heights was predominantly shot throughout Yorkshire and the Yorkshire Dales, encompassing Swaledale and Arkengarthdale.Ahead of the romantic drama's r...